Seeds

by Ken Robbins

SEEDS!
SEEDS!
SEEDS!
From summer's flourishing flowers to autumn's succulent fruits, everything begins with a tiny little seed.
In this fascinating chronicle, young readers will learn how seeds grow, and how they vary in shape, size, and dispersal patterns. From cherry pits to exploding pods, to sticktight seeds that cling to your shoes, acclaimed photographer and author Ken Robbins illuminates how wondrous nature springs up throughout the year before our very eyes.

Genres: Picture Books, Science, Nonfiction, Childrens, Storytime, Nature, School

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 6, 2005

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some nice photographs but I didn't feel this really added anything to our knowledge of seeds. It's pretty basic.

[Amanda Oquendo · Rating 4 out of 5]

1. Awards: ILA Teachers' Choices, Emphasis On Reading Program Master List (AL), Society of School Librarians International (SSLI) Book Award, Honor Book

2. Grade Level(s): Kindergarten - 4th Grade

3. Summary: The book “Seeds” by Ken Robbins is an informational book about different types of seeds. Throughout the book it displays different types of seeds, the plant the seed grows, and provides a picture. The book discusses how plants are grown, the variation of seeds based on size and appearance, and the characteristics of flower seeds and fruit/vegetable seeds.

4. Review: Overall, I think that this is an excellent informational book about seeds, nature, and plants. The illustrations are very detailed and clearly displays the plant and its seeds. I truly enjoyed the book and believe children will to because it is very educational and even taught me a lot about different plants, how they grow and their seeds.

5. In-Class Uses:
- Bring in different types of seeds for the students to observe. Have the students use magnify classes to enlarge smaller sized seeds.
- Have the students plant their own seeds in a small cup or pot filled with soil.
- Bring in different foods and find their seeds such as an apple or watermelon.

[Shari (Shira) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Robbins gives readers a guided tour of the seed world with everything from acorns to coconuts.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for a Montessori home/class and for young learners. The examples of different seeds are readily accessible at the grocery store making a good hands on tie in

[Hali Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a good book for kids.

[irini · Rating 3 out of 5]

seeds! yuh

[Betsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The white background sets off Robbins's photography nicely making this a book perfect for sharing with a small group of children--preschool on up. Robbins shows lots of different kinds of seeds with information about how they travel/get planted, the plants the seeds come from, and even how to start your own seed (from an avocado). This is an introduction to seeds, not a detailed explanation. There is no extra material in the endmatter.

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

The photographs are nice. It almost feels like the seeds are right there in front of you on a table. The pictures make the reader feel like they are playing at centers in a kindergarten classroom. That being said, I knocked off a star because lotus pods are featured on pages 25-26. If you are trypophobic, you will understand… This book needs a warning. *shudder*

[Nakitah]

This is a factual book about seeds and what they turn into. I used this to talk to students about the plant life cycle and different components of a seed. Can be used to compare and contrast different seeds, give a little more information about one type of seed, or show what seeds grow into.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My preschooler adores this book. Robbins takes splendid photographs, and each page has close-up pictures of seeds and their accompanying plants along with basic information about them.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great basic seed book with common seeds that kids would encounter. Love the close-up pictures.

[Teri · Rating 3 out of 5]

nice overview of the great diversity of seeds: corn, wheat, nuts, berries. . .
quick way to broaden a child's view and definition of a seed. Nice find.

recommended with our plant lapbook

[Dawn VanLerberghe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for our plant life unit.

[wildct2003 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great photos, simple concepts and words.

[Dustin Keller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done intro to seeds for young kids, and some very nice photos.

[Allison · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Bree · Rating 3 out of 5]

Notes:
nature study book
not a story
real photos not drawings

[Anna Lacina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures, another of Julian's favs.

[April Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is simply filled with beautiful pictures of plants and seeds which are accompanied by different facts about how seeds grow and are used in many different ways. The pictures are beautiful and really support the text information. A great resource for a gardening unit or springtime science class.